Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2014, Question 39d

Agree or disagree that policies prohibiting honoraria, limiting gifts, and requiring gift disclosure should apply to local government officials

Full Question Text

Michigan currently prohibits state legislators from receiving honoraria (e.g., speaking fees or other payments for service), but allows certain levels of gifts, food, and travel or lodging expenses to be paid by outside interests. To what extent do you agree or disagree that policies prohibiting honoraria, limiting gifts, and requiring gift disclosures should apply to local government officials across the state?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent do you agree or disagree that policies prohibiting honoraria, limiting gifts, and requiring gift disclosures should apply to local government officials across the state? Strongly Agree 50% 56% 44% 56% 54%
Somewhat Agree 33% 20% 31% 20% 22%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 10% 14% 14% 13% 14%
Somewhat Disagree 3% 3% 6% 3% 3%
Strongly Disagree 2% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Don't Know 2% 5% 3% 5% 4%